January 2017
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GOOD MORNING, It appears we are still on track for some wintery precipitation for this weekend. There are still many questions out there as for precip type for sure, duration of the event, actual storm track, and several others. When you have to factor in cold fronts that move through the area, stall out, then back up as a warm front, large storm systems that are still way out west [...]
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT THE PANIC HAS ALREADY BEGUN!!! Don’t believe ANYONE out there that is showing any prediction about depth of ice or snow as it’s impossible to determine that this far out. It amazes me that folks will even put this out there but our society is loaded with fraud so we deal with it. This said, yes, we will see some sort of winter precip this Friday into the weekend BUT storm [...]
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Short and sweet today. Here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; Sunday Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. HAVE A GREAT DAY! MIKE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Good morning, It's going to remain pretty cold over the next few days and temps should start to warm up by Sunday afternoon. This week should be fairly mild with highs in the 40’s, 50’s, and possibly 60’s. There is a slight chance for wintery precip once again by next weekend but that’s a long ways out. As always, just be prepared for changes as we progress through the winter months [...]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR OUR AREA UNTIL NOON TODAY Its 0400 Local time and we have 1.2 inches of snow on the ground. I see it as very much needed moisture. It won’t amount to very much water per se but at least it’s wet. We had a heavy band of snow come through the area around midnight and it lasted for a few hours before stopping. [...]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT It’s going to get colder and we may see a snow flurry or two starting later tonight and tomorrow. The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10 pm tonight through Friday at noon for counties to our south and southwest. If you plan on traveling in those directions tonight and tomorrow, SLOW DOWN and take your time. We don’t expect any major issues but it doesn’t take long to [...]
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The cold has set in and is it me or does the cold seem to hurt a little more as you get older? When a new pain occurs, with me, I see that instant in my past that caused it today. They call that delayed pain. Seems to me it all came from high school and a few from college. You younger folks take heed of what we older folks [...]
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT I hope you enjoyed the warm temps yesterday as for the rest of the week, we go downhill. Temps today will gradually fall and remain cold through at least Saturday. Yes, there is a chance for snow late Thursday into Friday but that’s still not set in stone yet. Just remember that if winter weather conditions really deteriorate, take your time driving. There is no reason to get into a [...]
MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Last week I stated we would have a storm siren test here in Enid today at noon. If we do not clear off by 11am, the test will be cancelled until next Monday. Temperatures will be in the 30’s on Tuesday and dropping throughout the week so next Monday may be the best time to do the test. Since most of our sirens are old, I don’t want to break [...]
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HAPPY NEW YEAR!! This will be short and sweet. Today looks pretty good for the first day of the year. Changes are coming so be prepared for a fairly cold week. That said, here is your forecast from the NWS/NORMAN; New Year's Day-Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East northeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming south southeast in the morning. Tonight-20 percent chance of showers [...]
December 2016
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT We were lucky again yesterday to have an extremely efficient rural fire network. The fire north of Covington, in my opinion should have never occurred. RED FLAG WARNING, HIGH WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY. THESE INGREDIENTS MEAN “NO BURNING”!!! That’s all I will say about that. It took 8 fire departments, at least 20 apparatus and about 40-45 personnel, but in about 3 hours were able to snuff this fire out. With some [...]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Besides a few fronts/troughs that will traverse the area over the next few days temperatures will be fluctuating too. Keep a coat in the truck and car just in case. As most of you are aware, we are in a drought situation. The season is winter and foliage around the region is dead. With humidity low, dew points low and winds 5-15 gusting to 25 and then increasing this afternoon, [...]
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Per what I have read this morning from 5 NWS offices, get ready for another cold weather event. It may bring some freezing precip but the main issue again will be the WIND CHILL and COLD TEMPS. I won’t harp as much this time but I would definitely prepare for this. Keep up with the latest from your NWS Office and of course, GCEM. This said, between now and then, [...]
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Since this is Wednesday, we will be testing 3 of our warning notification systems today. We test each Wednesday between 1130 and 1300 local time. If you have our app, send me a damage report letting me know you received it. Add a picture if you would like. It’s good practice in the event something actually occurs. If you don’t have our app, it’s GARFIELD COUNTY EM at your app [...]
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The year is winding down and it appears we will go out fairly peacefully. There are a few indications of some sort of storm system next weekend BUT that is a long ways out to say for sure what may happen. The picture attached below basically depicts WINTER here in Oklahoma. The date shows 2012 but it applies to 2016 too. Hope you like it. Weatherwise, this week looks to be [...]
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The winds have blown and we received very little rain. The only major issue was we lost power in a few areas. Hopefully OGE has restored power back to all of those areas. I did receive over 35 damage reports over our GARFIELD COUNTY EM app. They were mostly from power outages. Thank you for those. This said, I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Here is your forecast from the [...]
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT-SUNDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY First of all, MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I hope everyone has a blessed day. Weatherwise, as stated most of the week, things change as events get closer. The Storm Prediction Center has lessened the risk up north to Marginal from Slight but don’t let your guard down if you plan to travel that way. Things can still get out of control if certain parameters are met. Folks who live in eastern [...]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Rain chances continue in the forecast for late tonight into Sunday. As stated yesterday, the main energy will pass to our north so if you plan to travel into eastern Kansas or Nebraska, just stay weather aware. These areas are under a Slight Risk for severe weather and we are under a Marginal Risk. See graph below. All this said, our risk here in the Garfield County area will be [...]
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Rain is still expected off and on from now through the weekend with a strong storm system moving through the area on Sunday. There is a slight risk severe threat but that looks to occur northeast of us at least for now. This puts us in a Marginal RISK. This could change. The main system will pass to our north and folks in northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska may end [...]
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016
FROM GARFIELD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Rain is in the forecast for the weekend as stated yesterday. This said, you can read the NWS Discussion at this link AND REMEMBER that these discussions change as conditions and model runs change a few times each day-http://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=OUN&product=AFD&issuedby=OUN As most of you know, there are many variables into forecasting winter weather and it’s very difficult sometimes. Many ingredients have to come together for certain events to occur. Tonight, [...]
